Overview

The Zoom Extension for Browsers is a useful tool to quickly add a Zoom component to meetings in Google Calendar.  The extension has two components 1) Zoom scheduler icon in browser window 2) Make it a Zoom Meeting button in google calendar. It's important to remember that your scheduling options are stored in the Zoom scheduler icon. It should work like a charm, as long as you follow the steps above and select "Allow me to specify each time." 

The Google Calendar Chrome Extension adds the "Make it a Zoom Meeting" button to Google Calendar and a scheduler icon in the top right corner of your Chrome browser. This tool is helpful when adding a Zoom meeting to a calendar invite. To download the plug in, follow these steps:

• Go to Zoom.LBL.gov
• Click on Downloads
• Scroll down to Zoom Extension for Browsers
  
  

• Now that you're logged in, click the Zoom scheduler icon again.
• Click the gear icon in the upper right corner.

• This will reveal the Zoom Schedule Options window.

• Important: Review your default setting and select "Allow me to specify meeting options each time"

Using the Zoom Extension (Chrome) 

• Open Google Calendar and click "Create" to schedule a new meeting.
• You will now see the "Make it a Zoom Meeting" button.

• Important: Click "More options" in the lower left corner.
• From this page, you can click "Make it a Zoom Meeting" and your schedule options window will appear.

• From here you can check the schedule options, set meeting options, establish security controls, designate alternative hosts, etc.

• When you are finished, click continue. The Zoom invitation will populate in the description window.

• Now add your guests, room resource and any special instructions in the description and click the "Save" button. 

Summary

Still Need Help?

Click here for more on scheduling Zoom meetings using the Google Calendar extension for browsers or call the IT Help Desk x4357.